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Hello, friends! Are you starting to get that Fall feeling?

It seems we've been talking about the new "Ainsley McGregor Mystery," starring Candace Cameron Bure, coming for some time, and now that premiere is finally here this Saturday! I can't wait for you all to see it and hear your thoughts! The suspense is... well, let's just say... getting to me!

And if one mystery is not enough for you this weekend, there's also an all-new "Hannah Swensen Mystery" starring Alison Sweeney, Victor Webster, and Barbara Niven premiering Friday night, with an encore on Sunday!

All of you rom-com lovers are also in luck, as there are two new movie premieres this weekend on the Hallmark Channel and UPtv. Plus, Hallmark's latest romantic comedy, starring Erin Cahill and Wes Brown, is deliciously fall-themed!

See all of the details below...


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Friday, October 4, 2024:

A Sprinkle of Deceit: A Hannah Swensen Mystery

Storyline: Hannah (Sweeney) caters Lonnie’s (Daylin Willis) high school reunion, which is disrupted by a fight between his old friend Darcy (Brittany Mitchell) and her boyfriend. Lonnie makes sure she gets home from the reunion safely, but the next morning she is found dead and Lonnie is implicated in her murder. As Hannah works with Chad (Webster) to prove his innocence, she finds herself in the crosshairs of Darcy’s killer. Meanwhile, Delores (Niven) finds herself unexpectedly whisked into the world of acting while also working the case in the way only she can.

A Sprinkle of Deceit: A Hannah Swensen Mystery

Friday, October 4, 2024

at 9pm/8c. on Hallmark Mystery

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Saturday, October 5, 2024:

The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Winemaker

Storyline: Ainsley McGregor, a former Chicago criminologist, returns to her hometown of Sweet River, Texas. She has chosen to trade full-time crime work to open Bless Your Arts, a market for artisans to sell crafts and wares. But Ainsley cannot deny her first love is crime solving and accepts a position teaching a criminology class at the local community college. Her skills quickly become a major asset to the quaint town, when a murder occurs at a winery owned by her friend, who now stands accused of the crime. The Sweet River Sheriff, who just happens to be Ainsley’s brother, Ryan, wants her to stay out of the investigation. But, Ainsley knows the pieces of this puzzle do not fit. To help her friend and with the unexpected assistance from some goodhearted local busybodies – Ainsley McGregor is back on the case.

Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Winemaker

Premieres Saturday, October 5, 2024

at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family

Movie Review:

"Candace Cameron Bure is back to crime-solving as Ainsley McGregor, a former criminologist from Chicago who recently moved to Sweet River, Texas, to be near her brother, Ryan (the town’s sheriff, played by Robin Dunne), and her friends to live a simpler life away from crime and violence.

However, this isn’t the case when Ainsley and her best friend, Shannon, discover a dead body at the local winery. Much to her brother’s disapproval, Ainsley reluctantly gets roped into solving this mystery with help from her friends in the community and the handsome local fire chief, Jake (played by Aaron Ashmore).

Just a few minutes into the movie, I was already deeply engrossed in this mystery, the interesting, diverse townspeople of Sweet River, and Ainsley’s dearest friends.

Throughout the film, I felt little hints, here and there, of the Aurora Teagarden Mystery and the early years of Murder, She Baked. Much like Aurora, Ainsley has her own group of crime-solving friends, who have made their own club, and like Murder, She Baked, this new Ainsley McGregor Mystery has a warm, tight-knit community feel to it..." ~Net

*Click here to read more of my movie review of the all-new "Ainsley McGregor Mystery"!


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Saturday, October 5, 2024:

Autumn at Apple Hill

Storyline: Recently divorced Elise returns to Landover, Maine to manage her grandmother's B&B. She faces a new challenge with a handsome guest, Luke, who wants to open a bistro in town.

Autumn at Apple Hill

Premieres Saturday, October 5, 2024

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

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Sunday, October 6, 2024:

Snapshot of Love

Storyline: Adrian is a Hollywood paparazzi assigned to get photos of a very elusive star, Parker Bennett. Little does she know, she’ll get her chance when they both end up at the same BnB in the mountains of NC.

Snapshot of Love

Premieres Sunday, October 6, 2024

at 7pm/6c. on UPtv

Movie Review:

*Maria (a loyal reviewer here at It's a Wonderful Movie) has seen this movie, and she shared this brief, positive review: "Yes, it IS a good movie!"


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Programming Notes:

(Highlighting some of the best movie classics airing this weekend - and something extra!)




Great American Family:

Friday - A Christmas... Present, Swing into Romance
Saturday - Harmony from the Heart, Mystery by the Book, Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Winemaker (premiere), Mr. Manhattan
Sunday - Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Winemaker (encore), Love at the Ranch, Divine Influencer, Passport to Love, Love Can Surprise You


*In honor of Candace's new movie this weekend and the encore presentation of her Christmas movie Friday night, Great American Family shared these new images of her two upcoming Christmas movies...

A Christmas Less Traveled:

images: Great American Media

Home Sweet Christmas:

images: Great American Media

Hallmark Channel:

Friday - Haul Out the Holly
Saturday - Over the Moon in Love, Falling for Vermont, Love, Romance, and Chocolate, It Was Always You, Autumn at Autumn Hill (premiere), Falling Together
Sunday - A Whitewater Romance, His & Hers, Autumn at Autumn Hill (encore), Love on the Right Course, Love on the Sidelines




Hallmark Mystery:

Friday - Hannah Swensen Mystery marathon leading up to A Sprinkle of Deceit: A Hannah Swensen Mystery (premiere)
Saturday and Sunday - Aurora Teagarden Mystery marathon and Sunday night - A Sprinkle of Deceit: A Hannah Swensen Mystery (encore)


Hallmark Family:

Saturday - Love Under the Stars, Love Struck Cafe
Sunday - Truly, Madly, Sweetly


Merit Street:

See classic Great American Family movies on Merit Street-
Saturday- A Harvest Homecoming
Sunday- The Abigail Mysteries

UPtv:

Saturday - Same Time Next Week
Sunday - Just Jake, The Princess and the Bodyguard, Snapshot of Love (premiere)

TBN / TBN+:

A non-movie programming note for all of you who enjoy Christian music...

The 55th Annual Dove Awards, hosted by singer Tauren Wells, airs Friday night at 8pm and 10pm EST. on TBN and TBN+. (This streamer can be downloaded for free on Roku!)

Notable Nominations:

*Hallmark Channel's When Calls the Heart is one of the nominees for Television Series of the Year.

*Matthew West's "Come Home for Christmas," which has been Great American Family's Christmas theme since the 2022 holiday season, has been nominated for best Long-Form Video.

*Unsung Hero has a nomination for Feature Film. (Candace Cameron Bure is in the supporting cast of this movie.)

Musical performers include CeCe Winans, Crowder, Forrest Frank with The Choir Room, Joseph Habedank, Maverick City Music with Naomi Raine, Natalie Grant, Tauren Wells, Anike, Anne Wilson, CAIN, Chandler Moore joining Maverick City Music with Naomi Raine, Tye Tribbett, Brian and Jenn Johnson, Miel San Marcos, and Gabriel Guedes. (Note: I am not familiar with all of these artists.)


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I hope you all can relax this weekend with your family and friends or a good movie.

It's been such a heavy week with watching all of the heartbreaking news of the hurricane's destruction on TV. If you are wondering where the best place is to give as the people rebuild their lives, I suggest two organizations my family and I have given to: Samaritan's Purse and 8 Days of Hope. These organizations' mission statement is to "serve others as the hands and feet of Christ." I know many of you who visit here are earnestly praying, and my family and I are praying with you, too.

Have a blessed, peaceful weekend, dear friends...

If you can watch something new over the weekend, please stop back by and give us your take on it. We'd love to hear from YOU!

Please Note: I have yet to see ALL of the new movies airing this weekend. If you like, you can read my review of the new Great American Family movie,"Ainsley McGregor Mystery" - *here*.

Again, blessings on your weekend, everyone. Let Your Light Shine in the darkness!

In His Amazing Love,

Net

SHINING HIS LIGHT:

“The LORD is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek you.”

~Psalm 9:9

Movie Review: ‘The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case For The Winemaker’ Starring Candace Cameron Bure -- Get A Taste Of This New Mystery -- SEE HERE:

As soon as the new mystery, The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Winemaker, starring Candace Cameron Bure, was available to stream on Great American Pure Flix, I jumped at the opportunity to watch.

Aurora Teagarden (which previously starred Bure) has always been one of my favorite mysteries, so I was excited to see Candace take on this new sleuthing role for Great American Media.

If you don't have Great American Pure Flix, then you'll have an opportunity to watch this new mystery when The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Winemaker premieres October 5th on Great American Family.

In the meantime, be sure to check out my review of this new movie below. There are NO SPOILERS on the mystery- I promise!

My REVIEW of

"The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries:
A Case for the Winemaker"

*NO SPOILERS*

Candace Cameron Bure is back to crime-solving as Ainsley McGregor, a former criminologist from Chicago who recently moved to Sweet River, Texas, to be near her brother, Ryan (the town’s sheriff, played by Robin Dunne), and her friends to live a simpler life away from crime and violence.

However, this isn’t the case when Ainsley and her best friend, Shannon, discover a dead body at the local winery. Much to her brother’s disapproval, Ainsley reluctantly gets roped into solving this mystery with help from her friends in the community and the handsome local fire chief, Jake (played by Aaron Ashmore).

Just a few minutes into the movie, I was already deeply engrossed in this mystery, the interesting, diverse townspeople of Sweet River, and Ainsley’s dearest friends.

Throughout the film, I felt little hints, here and there, of the Aurora Teagarden Mystery and the early years of Murder, She Baked. Much like Aurora, Ainsley has her own group of crime-solving friends, who have made their own club, and like Murder, She Baked, this new Ainsley McGregor Mystery has a warm, tight-knit community feel to it. Instead of having a cat, however, like Hannah Swensen, Ainsley’s most loyal companion is George, her adorable dog, who everyone loves.

As for the mystery, my family and I had a strong suspicion about who the culprit was, which ended up being correct, but that didn’t take away from our enjoyment of the movie at all.

One of the many aspects I thoroughly enjoyed was the wonderful community in Sweet River, which mostly centered on Ainsley’s business – Bless Your Arts, a marketplace for local artisans, including: artists, woodworkers, winemakers, jewelry designers, weavers, and all sorts of locally handcrafted work.

Aaron Ashmore was charming and endearing as Jake Trenton, the Sweet River Fire Chief and Ainsley’s friend and potential love interest, while Robin Dunne was the perfect choice to play Ainsley’s brother, Ryan. It’s obvious Robin and Candace have a wonderful rapport in real life, which translates well on the screen as the two portray siblings who often tease but love each other immensely.

Candace was fantastic as the film’s lead, Ainsley McGregor, who… try as she might, can’t resist crime-solving, even if it means danger for herself. In her debut as this new character, Candace hits every mark with perfection—on the personal, professional, and sleuthing side—as we learn more about who Ainsley is and why she has returned home.

This introduction movie to Ainsley McGregor was such a delightful watch; I look forward to re-watching it and the subsequent mysteries to come. (By the way, a second movie was recently filmed, The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Yarn Maker.)

The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Winemaker is a fun, cozy mystery, and I’m looking forward to more sleuthing with Ainsley and the town of Sweet River!

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If you've had the opportunity to see the new Ainsley McGregor Mystery, I would love to hear your thoughts, too! Please share (without spoilers of the mystery portion) in comments below.

For those of you who haven't seen this yet, I hope you'll have the chance to watch when The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Winemaker premieres on Great American Family on October 5, 2024.

Happy Sleuthing!

Net

images via: Great American Media

🔎 Candace Cameron Bure's New Mystery "The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries" Gets Premiere Date on Great American Family 🔎 SEE HERE:

image via: Great American Media

.Sleuthers, get ready!

Candace Cameron Bure (who previously starred as the crime-solving librarian, Aurora Teagarden) will now step into the crime-solving role of Ainsley McGregor this Autumn on Great American Family - with more intriguing mysteries to solve.

The new "Ainsley McGregor Mysteries" will premiere on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 8 p.m./7c.

In addition to Candace Cameron Bure, this all-new mystery movie will star Aaron Ashmore (Santa's Squad, Cider and Sunsets) and Robin Dunne (My Christmas Hero, Aurora Teagarden Mysteries). In fact, Robin Dunne starred with Candace in her latest Christmas movie and in the Aurora Teagarden Mysteries as writer, Robin Daniels.

"Ainsley McGregor Mysteries" storyline via Great American Media:

"In The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Winemaker, Ainsley McGregor (Bure) a former Chicago criminologist returns to her hometown of Sweet River, Texas. She has chosen to trade full-time crime work to open Bless Your Arts, a market for artisans to sell crafts and wares. But Ainsley cannot deny her first love is crime solving and accepts a position teaching a criminology class at the local community college. Her skills quickly become a major asset to the quaint town, when a murder occurs at a winery owned by her friend, who now stands accused of the crime. The Sweet River Sheriff, who just happens to be Ainsley’s brother, Ryan, wants her to stay out of the investigation. But, Ainsley knows the pieces of this puzzle do not fit. To help her friend and with the unexpected assistance from some goodhearted local busybodies – Ainsley McGregor is back on the case."


My Quick Take...

I'm personally thrilled, as a mystery movie lover and fan of CCB, that we now have an official premiere date for her new mystery on Great American Family! Plus, it's likely that one of Candace's Christmas movies will premiere Thanksgiving weekend, so that means we'll have new movies starring Candace back to back - one in October and another in November!

Stay tuned, all of you, Sleuthers, for any further updates/details.

In the meantime, set your reminders for "Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Winemaker" on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family!

Happy Sleuthing!🔎

Net

🔎 Promo Released for Candace Cameron Bure's New Great American Family Mystery "The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Winemaker" 🔎 #Sleuthers SEE HERE:

During Monday evening's latest airing of Great American Family's series "County Rescue," the network surprised viewers with a short promo for Candace Cameron Bure's new mystery movie, "The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Winemaker."

In this current promo, we see quick snippets of scenes from the new GFAM mystery, along with one clip of Candace with her co-star, Aaron Ashmore. The premiere date was not given, but we were given a clue.

Great American Family revealed that this mystery, "The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Winemaker," will premiere on the network sometime later this year, so we'll have to wait just a little longer to see it. See the video below.


Promo Video via Great American Family:




Candace Cameron Bure shared this viewpoint in Great American Media's press release for the film, "There's nothing more exciting for me than being back in the cozy mystery genre. Mysteries are so fun to watch and to try to solve. I hope our faithful fans and audiences fall in love with the townspeople of Sweet River, Texas, and Ainsley McGregor's keen eye for solving mysteries."

Great American Family also recently released these two special promotional videos for "Just in Time," which Candace produced alongside her production company, Candy Rock Entertainment.


Candace Cameron Bure on set of "Just in Time":

"Just in Time" | Laura Osnes Easter Moments:




I'm so looking forward to seeing Great American Family's Easter movie, and I don't know about you, but I'm getting more and more excited about Great American Family's New Franchise of Mystery movies coming! I wish we didn't have to wait until later this year, but good things come, right(?), to those who wait!

Blessings on your day!

Happy Sleuthing!🔎 

Net

🔎 Candace Cameron Bure to Star in the Great American Family Mystery Movie: "The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Winemaker" 🔎 SEE HERE:

Wonderful News, Sleuthers! Great American Media Announces their inaugural Great American Mysteries movie launch starring Candace Cameron Bure! Her co-star is Aaron Ashmore, who you may recognize from Cider and Sunsets and Santa Squad.

Get the full scoop on this new mystery in the press release below...

Great American Media Press Release:

GREAT AMERICAN MYSTERIES 

TO LAUNCH ON GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY

CANDACE CAMERON BURE 

STARS IN FIRST-EVER 

MYSTERY MOVIE FRANCHISE 

FOR GREAT AMERICAN MYSTERIES,

‘THE AINSLEY MCGREGOR MYSTERIES: 

A CASE FOR THE WINEMAKER’

NEW YORK, NY – February 27, 2024 – Great American Family, the home of quality content celebrating family, faith, and country, announced it will soon launch GREAT AMERICAN MYSTERIES, mystery movie franchises which star some of the network’s most beloved talent. Great American Family announced the first movie in Great American Mysteries inaugural launch is, “The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Winemaker,” starring Candace Cameron Bure (“Aurora Teagarden Mysteries,” “My Christmas Hero”) and Aaron Ashmore (“Ginny & Georgia”). “The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Winemaker” is adapted from bestselling novelist Candace Havens’ book of the same name. Great American Mysteries is the new home for a variety of thrilling whodunnits featuring beloved Great American Family stars and the network will announce more new original mystery movie series in the next few weeks.

“We are thrilled to be in the business of telling fun, light-hearted stories featuring great characters, strong stories and a fun side of the mystery genre that fits perfectly with our licensed series strategy,” said Bill Abbott, President & CEO, Great American Media. “Our cozy mysteries are crafted in the heritage of the classic storytelling that has evolved since Agatha Christie coined the term in the 1930s and set the stage for one of the most popular genres of entertainment,” Abbott concluded.

In “The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Winemaker” Ainsley McGregor (Bure) a former Chicago criminologist returns to her hometown of Sweet River, Texas. She has chosen to trade full-time crime work to open Bless Your Arts, a market for artisans to sell crafts and wares. But Ainsley cannot deny her first love is crime solving and accepts a position teaching a criminology class at the local community college. Her skills quickly become a major asset to the quaint town, when a murder occurs at a winery owned by her friend, who now stands accused of the crime. The Sweet River Sheriff, who just happens to be Ainsley’s brother, Ryan, wants her to stay out of the investigation. But Ainsley knows the pieces of this puzzle do not fit. To help her friend and with the unexpected assistance from some goodhearted local busybodies – Ainsley McGregor is back on the case.

“There’s nothing more exciting for me than being back in the cozy mystery genre. Mysteries are so fun to watch and to try to solve. I hope our faithful fans and audiences fall in love with the townspeople of Sweet River, Texas and Ainsley McGregor’s keen eye for solving mysteries. In this next-level mystery series, the family dynamics and developing relationships alone should keep you coming back for more!” added Candace Cameron Bure, CEO of Candy Rock Entertainment.

“The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Winemaker” is a Syrup Studios production in association with Candy Rock Entertainment. Costa Vassos serves as Producer and Martin Wood directs a screenplay adapted by Jim Head based on the Candace Havens book of the same name. Executive producers include Candace Cameron Bure, Ford Englerth, Jeffery Brooks, Eric Jarboe, Holly A. Hines, Gerald Webb, Martin Wood, Jim Head, and Trevor McWhinney. Supervising producers include Catherine Kretz and Michael Shepard with Jonathan Shore and Doran S. Chandler serving as Associate producers.

ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY

Great American Family is America’s premiere destination for quality family-friendly programming, including original holiday movies, rom-coms and fan-favorite series that celebrate faith, family and country. Great American Family is home to year-round seasonal celebrations including Great American Christmas, the network’s signature franchise featuring holiday themed movies and specials. Founded in 2021, Great American Family is part of the Great American Media portfolio of brands. Follow Great American Family on Twitter: @GAfamilyTV Facebook: @GAfamilytv Instagram: @greatamericanfamily

ABOUT CANDY ROCK ENTERTAINMENT:

Candy Rock Enterprises is a joint venture between award winning actress, producer and New York Times best selling author Candace Cameron Bure and the full-service development and execution team behind Redrock Entertainment, Ford Englerth and Jeffery Brooks. Candy Rock’s Entertainment division develops, produces, and distributes television projects, lifestyle programming and feature length films with an emphasis on family-friendly content. Instagram: @CandyRock.Entertainment

ABOUT SYRUP STUDIOS:

Syrup Studios is a Canadian deficit-financing studio focused on exceptional films, series, and international co-productions for global audiences. Syrup’s highly tailored approach to developing, financing, producing, and distributing content through entrepreneurial business models brings each compelling story to life.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Pam Slay
Network Program Publicity
818.415.3784
pamslay@gacmedia.com
pr@crosswindpr.com

**************End of Press Release**************

I'm truly delighted to finally share the details of this movie! Congrats to GFAM on their first mystery franchise. I can't wait to see Candace Cameron Bure return to mystery solving. I always loved watching her in the Aurora Teagarden Mystery series, and I'm ecstatic that the network will be announcing even more new original mystery movie series in the next few weeks! It is such an exciting time at Great American Family!

Happy Sleuthing!

Net 🔎